The Power of Constructive Networking and Building your Reputation in

International Education

Jodi Simek, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Aleks Morawski, Foreign Credits Inc.

NAFSA 2017 Annual Conference

Los Angeles, CA

Synopsis

• Introductions*

• Critique

• Leaders’ survey

• Best Practices

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Wrap-up and Networking

The Elevator Speech

Aleks • I work in credential

evaluation • I really like documents

from India • I’m presenting on Friday • I went to Marquette and

San Diego State • I’m an IEM professional

Jodi • I’m an immigration wonk • I went to the Terra Dotta

karaoke reception • I recruited students on

three continents • I strongly believe in

mentorship • I co-founded JAMS, a

networking platform for young professionals

The Do’s and Don’ts of Up and Coming Professionals

Survey of leaders in international education

Do:

Dedication, Integrity, and Enthusiasm (25)

Be open to new ideas/actively contribute (13)

Offer new ideas/fresh perspectives (10)

Show a Positive Attitude (9)

Get additional experience –volunteer, present, etc. (9)

Professional Image (6)

Preparation (5)

Ask Questions (3)

Complete Survey Results are available online at

http://www.foreigncredits.com/Resources/Presentations/

Don’t:

Have a bad attitude, be arrogant or rude (16)

Refuse to go beyond your job description or task (13)

Convey an unprofessional image, in social media and otherwise

(9)

Focus on the small/narrow picture (7)

Feel entitled to a certain role or job (7)

Focus on the personal benefits like travel (5)

Advice from leaders on how to build a positive

reputation

Learn from others (16)

Grow your network (16)

Be friendly, approachable, respectful (13)

Volunteer, contribute (9)

Maintain your image and reputation (6)

Be reliable/ethical (6)

Worthwhile Reading

• From Conference Buddy to Board of Directors – Cultivating Trusted Advisors for Career and Life • Coming Soon! Check: http://www.nafsa.org/nafsablog/

• Networking on the Go with NAFSA • http://www.nafsa.org/2016/10/31/networking-on-the-go-with-nafsa/

• Building Conference Connections • http://www.nafsa.org/2016/03/25/building-conference-connections/

National Level Organizations

• NAFSA

• AACRAO

• NAGAP

• Forum

• AICE

• others

http://network.nafsa.org/home

http://www.nafsa.org/piee/default.aspx

Homework: • Fill out your PIEE!

NAFSA Knowledge Communities

• Education Abroad (EA)

• International Education Leadership (IEL)

• International Enrollment Management (IEM)

• International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

• Teaching, Learning and Scholarship (TLS)

http://www.nafsa.org/Connect_and_Network/Networking_with_NAFSA/Professional_Networks/Knowle

dge_Communities/

• No Membership required • Free login and password • Access to discussion forums and resource libraries

IEM Spotlight August 2016

International Enrollment Management (IEM) Admissions and Credential Evaluation Network (ACE)

For credential evaluators – Affiliate Status starts at $150.00 per year!

http://aice-eval.org/

State Level

• WAIE

• IEI

• MAIE

• Local city associations (Chicago Roundtable, MCIE)

Thank you, network away!!

Presenters:

Jodi Simek Senior International Adviser Center for International Education University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire jbsimek@uwec.edu Aleks Morawski Director of Evaluation Services Chair of Scholarship and Publications (AICE) Foreign Credits Inc. amorawski@foreigncredits.com